It follows positive feedback on on-farm slaughter changes last year which saw a 25% reduction in the number of stock slaughtered on farms
Preventing the fly entering the US from Mexico is a priority for the US Department of Agriculture
UFU says the decision reflects the hard and work and commitment of birdkeepers
Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner writes about need to adhere to scrupulous biosecurity measures in the wake of foot-and-mouth cases detected in mainland Europe
Union says Government must take tough decisions if it is going to stand by its farmers
With bluetongue disease on the increase, livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said new restrictions could protect British farmers from the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Europe
Pig farmer and chair of National Pig Association said criminal gangs bringing over illegal meal must be 'penalised', adding 'they see us as a very lucrative market right now'
The Government has imposed livestock bans on Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and now Austria
Slovakia has joined Germany and Hungary in losing its foot-and-mouth free status